Reward legal entry in the citizenship process

Carter supports reforming the immigration system to reward people who enter legally and deter illegal immigration. He says people who break the law should not receive citizenship ahead of those who followed the legal process.

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In their own words

Those who choose to break our laws should not be granted citizenship in front of those who have worked hard to do it the right way.

The source

John Carter: official issue position

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026